Allen's " Will Lighthouse " project ignited everyone's hope. But this was by no means easy; transforming abstract will and traits into an "interference field" capable of influencing the scale of a star field required extremely delicate manipulation and seamless cooperation.
The Thousand Sunny found a relatively stable and energy-rich asteroid belt to serve as a temporary base. Franky and Nami began busily adjusting the ship's energy system, preparing it to serve as the core energy source and launch platform for the "Lighthouse." Chopper and Law ensured that Allen and all participants were in optimal physical condition.
The core step lies in the extraction and integration of "will".
Allen sat cross-legged in the center of the Thousand Sunny's deck, his eyes closed, the silver-purple spacetime power around him surging like a gentle Tide. He needed to construct a stable and inclusive "spacetime framework" as a vessel to carry the will of everyone.
"Everyone," Allen's voice resonated in everyone's hearts, "Transmit your core will, your most essential qualities, to me through the connection of your Haki and your soul. Don't try to create something; simply be your true selves."
Luffy was the first to respond. He grinned, and his pure, unquestionable will to "freedom" surged towards Allen like a raging fire. It was the light of a belief that was unbound by anything and pursued infinite possibilities.
Zoro snorted coldly, and his incomparably sharp "severing" intent transformed into an invisible blade, seemingly able to cut through all confusion and obstacles, firmly integrating into the framework of spacetime.
Sanji a deep drag of his cigarette, his elegant yet burning heart of "protection" and "purification" like a platinum flame, warm and resilient, carrying with it a vow to defend his comrades and all that is beautiful.
Nami's thirst for "truth" and "knowledge, "Robin's dedication to "history" and "truth, "Chopper's gentleness towards "life" and "healing, "Franky's fervor for "creation" and "power," Brook's magnanimity towards "soul" and "music," Jinbe's steadfastness towards "righteousness" and "protection"...
Bright and powerful streams of will rose from each companion, transcending spatial limitations and merging into the spacetime framework constructed by Allen. These wills were not simply a superposition of energy; they carried their own unique "information imprints" and "law tendencies," and under the harmonization of Allen's spacetime power, they began to intertwine and resonate in a wondrous way.
This process was incredibly stressful for Allen. He needed to precisely balance each of his wills, preventing them from conflicting with each other, while maintaining their independence to ensure the complexity and specificity of the "interference signal." His body trembled slightly, and he was drenched in sweat, but his eyes remained incredibly focused.
Gradually, at the center of the spacetime framework, a tiny sphere of light, constantly changing color and shape, began to condense. Sometimes it resembled a burning flame ( Luffy ), sometimes a cold blade ( Zoro ), sometimes flowing with runes of knowledge ( Robin, Nami ), and sometimes leaping with the light of creation ( Franky )... It encompassed everything, yet was unique, radiating an Abyss Will full of vitality and complexity that was completely different from the pure "destruction" and "devouring" of the Abyss Will.
"Now!" Allen suddenly opened his eyes, his hands outstretched as he held up the "Lighthouse Core," which embodied the core will of the Straw Hat Pirates.
"With time and space as the string, and will as the fire..."
"Star Barrier, Will Lighthouse - Activate!"
He pushed upwards with both hands! The "lighthouse core" transformed into a dazzling pillar of light, soaring into the sky, piercing through the deck of the Thousand Sunny Modified, piercing through this asteroid belt, and shooting straight into the boundless Xinghai!
After the beam of light left a certain area, it did not dissipate but spread out like ripples, transforming into an invisible "information field" with an extremely wide coverage. This field was not an energy shield; it did not possess physical defense, but it continuously and stably broadcast a unique "existence signal" to the surrounding star system—a complex and powerful imprint of civilization woven from multiple qualities such as "freedom," "severance," "protection," "knowledge," "life," "creation," "soul," and "benevolence"!
After doing all this, Allen was almost exhausted and was immediately supported by Sanji and Chopper. But a relieved smile appeared on his face.
"It's a success... I can feel it, the 'lighthouse' has been lit. It's like a constantly changing, unique 'veil' has been draped over the coordinates of our world."
Everyone could vaguely sense an invisible, warm, and seemingly self-generated yet transcendent wave radiating gently outwards from the Thousand Sunny.
A few days later, the effects began to appear.
Nami detected that the occasional, malicious, subtle spatial fluctuations (suspected to be detections from other predators) that had previously appeared from unknown directions had significantly decreased. It was as if those potential spies, after encountering this unique " Will Lighthouse " signal, had become confused, hesitant, or lost their clear location.
"They... seem to really be disturbed!" Usopp exclaimed in surprise.
"It's not just interference," Robin mused. "The signal itself announces our presence and characteristics. For some predators that follow certain logic, a target with such a clear and strong will might mean high risk, and they might choose an 'easier' target."
"So, in other words, we not only added disguises, but also put up a 'Keep Out' sign?" Franky laughed loudly.
While absolute security cannot be guaranteed, this is undoubtedly a huge success. They are no longer completely passive prey waiting to be invaded, but have acquired preliminary means of active defense and deterrence.
"The lighthouse needs continuous energy and maintenance," Allen said after recovering somewhat. "Moreover, its coverage and intensity are still limited. We need to continue to improve ourselves, and we need to establish similar 'lighthouses' at more key nodes, and perhaps... in the future, we might find a way to actively block or rewrite that 'locked' resonance spectrum."
The journey Xinghai has taken on a new mission. They are not only adventurers, but also "lighthouse guardians" protecting civilization.
The Thousand Sunny, now fully repaired, carries the glory and responsibility of igniting the first " Will Lighthouse " and sets sail once more. The vast and unknown Xinghai ahead remains, but they know that no matter what they encounter, as long as their wills unite, they can illuminate the darkness, guide their way home, and protect everything they cherish.